Detroit Brewing Company GMC truck
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Description
View of driver and passenger posing in a Detroit Brewing Company GMC truck. "Detroit-Bohemian, the great family beer. Detroit Brewing Co." is painted on side of truck. Printed on front: "GMC Truck & Coach Division." Label on back: "There was plenty of fresh air for the driver of this GMC 2-ton brewery truck. Called the model SC, it was built in 1913 and 1914 by GMC Truck & Coach and sold for $1,900. It had a wheelbase of 143" and a chassis weight of 5,050 lbs., with a body allowance of 1,200 lbs. The front tires were 34" x 4" while the rear tire were dual 36" x 3-1/2"."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh023396
- Subject:
- GMC trucks
- Trucks--Michigan--Detroit
- Breweries--Michigan--Detroit
- Beer industry--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Industries & business houses-Detroit Brewing Co.
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.